The Africa Center and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.AfreximBank.com) have announced the upcoming launch of the Afreximbank Africa Diaspora Center (AADC), a groundbreaking initiative that will help bridge the gap between Africans on the continent and the African Diaspora, and the African continent. AADC will serve as an institutional gateway that connects Africans and people of African descent to each other, enhancing the flow of Africa-focused information, allowing them to better harness economic opportunities in Africa and the Diaspora, ultimately to the benefit all Africans irrespective of geographic location. The official AADC launch event will take place at the 2024 Future…
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Usimamane Unveils Tracklist For Highly Anticipated Debut Album. Usimamane has officially lifted the veil on the tracklist for his highly anticipated debut album, generating waves of excitement among fans and critics alike. The album, which has been the subject of intense anticipation, promises to be a groundbreaking release in the SA Hip-hop scene. Usimamane Unveils Tracklist For Highly Anticipated Debut Album Entitled 20th: Days Before Maud the album is set to feature a diverse array of tracks that showcase Usimamane‘s unique sound and lyrical prowess. The tracklist includes collaborations with some of the industry’s most respected names, further amplifying the…
Mr Fields vowed to show that the group “is a family for absolutely anyone” and appeal to new communities which may have been put off by “a lot of the older ideas” around scouting – such as those in inner cities.The group has a membership of some 500,000 young people and adult volunteers.The adventurer will succeed TV star Bear Grylls, who was appointed Chief Scout in 2009, aged 34, making him the UK’s youngest ever in the role at the time.Mr Fields said: “It’s absolutely a sense of honour (to be appointed) – initially disbelief, followed by a huge sense of…
Part of the fun of the beginning of a new NFL season is making predictions about which players will stand out and how the standings will finish. But what’s even more fun is making “bold” predictions that may seem outlandish to some, but serve as an opportunity to go out on a limb and be different. Here are a few “bold” predictions for the 2024 NFL season. The Bills will miss the playoffs After being eliminated by the Chiefs for the third time in four years, Bills fans were once again left with an all too familiar feeling, like “When will it ever…
Israeli forces have withdrawn from Jenin in the occupied West Bank following a siege that lasted 10 days, leaving behind a trail of devastation. At least 21 people were killed in Jenin city and the refugee camp, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said in a statement on Friday. In a statement on Facebook, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Israel of transferring to the West Bank its brutal destruction and devastation in the Gaza Strip, as evidenced by the situation in Jenin and Tulkarem, and the refugee camps there. Israeli armoured personnel carriers were seen leaving the Jenin camp…
The 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting four people at his high school in Georgia was expected to make his first court appearance Friday, a day after his father was also arrested for allowing his son to have a weapon. According to arrest warrants obtained by The Associated Press, Colt Gray is accused of using a semiautomatic assault-style rifle to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Winder, outside Atlanta. Nine people were also hurt in Wednesday’s attack. Authorities have not offered any motive or explained how the alleged shooter obtained the gun or got it into…
On August 30, the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe hosted an Open House event themed on “Perceive China, Empower Education”. Mr. Cheng Yan Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe, officials of the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, the co-director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe (CIUZ) and the principal of China-Zimbabwe Friendship High School addressed the event. Madam Lyu Renhong, wife of the Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, teachers of CIUZ, guests from universities, polytechnics and high schools, attendees of the short-term training programs in China and representatives of Chinese government…
A-Reece Drops Surprise Single “Str8 To hell.” A-Reece has shocked fans once again with the unexpected release of his new single, “Str8 To Hell.” Known for keeping his audience on their toes, the South African rapper’s latest track sees him diving deep into his signature introspective lyricism while experimenting with darker, more aggressive tones. A-Reece Drops Surprise Single “Str8 To hell” Produced by Michael and Melange, “Str8 to Hell” showcases A-Reece’s unique flow over a moody, hard-hitting beat, complemented by his sharp lyricism that addresses personal debacles and the darker side of success. The track highlights his continuous evolution as…
So last December, there was this brief video that was posted on social media. It showed members of a family, the Abu Salahs, dead on a street in Northern Gaza. I’m going to start the story by showing you that video. But just as a warning, it’s extremely graphic. Two brothers lay huddled with their mother, Inshirah. Two other brothers lay on the street, one next to a stretcher. And next to the hand of their father, Saadi, lay a white flag. What struck us about this video is that for all the scenes of death and destruction that we…
NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has opinions. Strong opinions. He has made a post-playing career out of those opinions as an analyst on TNT’s “Inside The NBA” and pretty much anytime he has a microphone or camera in front of him. People love it. This past week, he delivered a scathing criticism of Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during an appearance on Complex’s podcast. On Thursday, Gobert fired back.O’Neal was asked about the worst player in NBA history, and he immediately turned his attention to Gobert and said that if a player signs for $250 million, they have to give…